Harrow Road vs Little Ilford

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Harrow Road Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Little Ilford Metropolitan Police Service

      Harrow Road vs Little Ilford Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Harrow Road
      Metropolitan Police Service
      20,958 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.8% trend
      30.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Little Ilford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,120 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      35.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harrow Road
      B Little Ilford
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      20,958
      11,120
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,997
      11,239
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.8%
      ↓1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.7%
      35.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harrow Road
      B Little Ilford
      Violent Crime
      4,511 ↑12%
      2,882 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5,218 ↑8%
      2,233 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      1,680 ↓8%
      862 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,282 ↓7%
      845 ↓7%
      Burglary
      1,063 ↓13%
      301 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      929 ↓5%
      478 ↓3%
      Drugs
      1,397 ↑71%
      573 ↑60%
      Public Order
      1,013 ↑0%
      569 ↑10%
      Robbery
      569 ↓2%
      402 ↑4%
      Shoplifting
      1,621 ↑20%
      665 ↑36%
      Theft from Person
      1,065 ↓22%
      1,061 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      299 ↓11%
      82 ↓34%
      Possession of Weapons
      146 ↑26%
      48 ↓6%
      Other Crime
      165 ↑11%
      119 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Little Ilford is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harrow Road safer than Little Ilford?

      Harrow Road has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 20,958 crimes in the last 12 months. Little Ilford has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 11,120 crimes. Little Ilford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harrow Road vs Little Ilford?

      Harrow Road shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Little Ilford shows -1.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harrow Road and Little Ilford?

      In Harrow Road, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,218 incidents). In Little Ilford, it is Violent Crime (2,882 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harrow Road and Little Ilford?

      Harrow Road recorded 5,218 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Little Ilford recorded 2,233. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Harrow Road vs Little Ilford?

      Violent crime in Harrow Road totalled 4,511 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,882 in Little Ilford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harrow Road and Little Ilford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harrow Road recorded 19,997 crimes (now 20,958, a change of +4.8%). Little Ilford recorded 11,239 crimes previously (now 11,120, -1.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harrow Road and Little Ilford?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Harrow Road has a resolution rate of 30.7% and Little Ilford has 35.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harrow Road and Little Ilford?

      Harrow Road falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Little Ilford is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Harrow Road and Little Ilford?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Harrow Road or Little Ilford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harrow Road and Little Ilford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.